Brain & Neurology
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Blood pressure drug boosts brain power
A class of drug used to lower blood pressure has been shown for the first time not only to slow the rate of mental decline but also to boost brain power. Read more
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Drop in UK dementia rates
There has been a clear fall in rates of dementia in the UK over the last two decades, researchers say today. Read more
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Hunger link to obesity gene
Some people are naturally hungrier than others – facing an increased risk of obesity from their hunger genes, researchers reported last night. Read more
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How reading stimulates mind
Reading and other mental activities all help to preserve the memory in old age, researchers have found. Read more
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Cannabis link to brain chemical loss
Long-term users of cannabis may suffer from low levels of the brain chemical dopamine, researchers have reported. Read more
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Search for headache genes
Researchers are moving closer to understanding some of the genetic contributors to migraine. Read more
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Brain tumour diagnosis time falling
Doctors are now diagnosing brain tumours in children faster than ever before. Read more
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Pesticide link to Parkinson’s
Weed-killers and other artificial chemicals in the environment may be fuelling increasing rates of Parkinson’s disease, according to a major analysis published last night. Read more
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Alzheimer’s drug hopes dashed
Hopes for a new drug for Alzheimer’s disease were dashed by researchers last night. Read more
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Disease genes prove elusive
A major study has concluded that there are no major genetic causes of six common diseases, including diabetes and multiple sclerosis. Read more